A New Chapter for Trojan Women's Basketball
The Big Ten unveiled the slate of opponents that the USC women's basketball team will confront during the 2026‑27 campaign, a schedule that promises 18 conference contests split evenly between home and road venues.
Home games will be played at the Galen Center, where the Trojans will host Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota and Nebraska, creating a packed calendar that will test the team's depth early in the season.
On the road, USC will travel to Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Rutgers, Washington and Oregon, navigating a diverse set of environments as they seek to build momentum.
Conference Outlook
The season officially opens with a marquee matchup against UNLV in Las Vegas on November 2, a game that will set the tone for the Trojans' ambitions.
Adding to the excitement, the team will meet crosstown rival UCLA twice, once at home and once in Westwood, underscoring the intensity of the local rivalry.
At the heart of the roster is sophomore sensation Juju Watkins, whose electrifying play has already drawn national attention, supported by a deep group of returners and a highly touted recruiting class.
Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, now in her second year, is channeling the program's historic aspirations, aiming to guide the Trojans to their first Final Four appearance since 1986.